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发表于 12-5-2010 18:03:35
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17th Biennale of Sydney Launches One of the Most Ambitious Programs in its 37-Year History
Sydney, Australia: David Elliott, Artistic Director, today unveiled one of the most ambitious exhibitions ever staged by the Biennale of Sydney, which is presented free to the public from 12 May until 1 August 2010 at seven venues across the heart of the city.
Based on the curatorial premise of THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE: Songs of Survival in a Precarious Age, the exhibition presents more than 440 works by 166 artists and collaborators from 36 countries, making it the largest exhibition ever staged by the Biennale of Sydney in its 37-year history.
Seventy (70) artists will premiere new works made specifically for the Biennale of Sydney, with 22 of these being created by Australian artists. In the largest Australian representation than ever before, 65 local artists present works alongside their international peers.
Describing the exhibition as beautiful, challenging and memorable, Elliott said: ‘The 17th Biennale of Sydney aims to present diverse cultures on the equal playing field of contemporary art, where no culture can assume superiority over any other.
‘This exhibition has been designed with Sydney’s position as an iconic modern city in mind. Whilst it would stand up equally well in any international city, I believe many cities would not have the courage to show an exhibition of this scale.
‘THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE contains contemporary art of many origins, looking towards the future, but inevitably formed by different experiences of the past. It asks the question: How much have things really changed in our world of transformation? How does this art reflect the actual world?
‘The exhibition explores connections between the visual arts and other art forms and presents artists’ works alongside the work of contemporary writers, filmmakers, commentators and musicians. There is a large performative element and while some projects will be displayed at venues for the duration of the exhibition, others will be one-off events and performances.’
The 17th Biennale is presented at seven venues across Sydney, taking in high-profile museum and gallery spaces as well as non-traditional art environments. Visitors will be able to experience artworks at Cockatoo Island, Pier 2/3, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Artspace and the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Grand Court).
Marah Braye, Chief Executive Officer, said: ‘In 2010 we are planning to build on the enormous success of the 2008 exhibition, which saw record attendances and pioneered the use of Cockatoo Island as a venue. According to Access Economics’ report (March 2010), the Biennale of Sydney drives significant economic and tourism outcomes for Australia, NSW and Sydney, with the total economic contribution in 2008 estimated at $53 million.
‘Thanks to The Balnaves Foundation and Etihad Airways, we will again be offering a free ferry service for visitors to travel to Cockatoo Island, where they will see more art than ever before on the island.’
Located in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Cockatoo Island has by turns been a convict prison and ship dockyard. It is a major venue for the 17th Biennale of Sydney, featuring 120 artworks by 55 artists – many creating new works with the unique space in mind.
The Museum of Contemporary Art continues its relationship with the Biennale of Sydney as a major venue partner and in 2010 has given over its galleries to the exhibition. There are 286 works by 93 artists presented over four floors at the MCA.
Visitors to the 17th Biennale of Sydney can move between the seven venues easily, by ferry or by foot following the Vittoria Biennale ArtWalk. This art trail follows the Sydney Harbour foreshore, leading visitors from Pier 2/3 to the MCA, the Sydney Opera House, through the Royal Botanic Gardens on the way to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and then continuing down to Artspace at Woolloomooloo.
In addition to presenting works in the exhibition, Artspace will be home to SuperDeluxe@Artspace, an experimental performance space hosted every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening for the duration of the Biennale. SuperDeluxe@Artspace is the first time that Tokyo’s thriving performance space – a combined art gallery, bar and performance venue – has been presented in Australia. A hub for experimental music, culture and ideas throughout the Biennale, SuperDeluxe@Artspace will be presenting a mix of Japanese, international and local performers. Full details of the program can be viewed at www.superdeluxe-artspace.com
An extensive free public program of artist talks, performances, forums, film screenings, family events, guided tours and other special events will be offered throughout the Biennale exhibition period. Designed to engage audiences with the themes and works presented in exhibition, the 2010 education program supported by Deutsche Bank, includes special publications, schools events, kids’ days, outreach programs including transport subsidies, and specially designed education hubs.
The 17th Biennale of Sydney is dedicated to the life and continuing influence of Nick Waterlow OAM (1941–2009). Nick was the Biennale’s most prolific artistic director. He curated the 1979, 1986 and 1988 exhibitions and was Chair of the International Selection Committee in 2000. For eleven years (1994–2005), Nick also served on the Board of the Biennale of Sydney. His profound contribution to the Biennale of Sydney is immeasurable. From hereon the keynote address of the Biennale of Sydney’s Opening Week Forum will be named in Nick Waterlow’s memory.
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